#3 Allergy, Asthma, Cough and Cold Flashcards
BRAND NAME: loratadine
Claritin
COMMON STRENGTHS: loratadine
5mg, 10mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: loratadine
QD
INDICATIONS/USE: loratadine
- allergy symptoms: runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
- acute and chronic urticaria (itching) and rash
- allergic allergies
COUNSELING TIPS: loratadine
headache
BRAND NAME: diphenhydramine
Benadryl
COMMON STRENGTHS: diphenhydramine
12.5mg, 25mg, 50mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: diphenhydramine
q4-6h PRN for allergies, 50mg by mouth at bedtime for sleep
INDICATIONS/USE: diphenhydramine
- allergy symptoms: runny nose, watery eyes, sneezing, drainage
- insomnia
- itching
- motion sickness
COUNSELING TIPS: diphenhydramine
- drowsiness
- alcohol intensifies drowsiness
- paradoxical hyperactivity in children
- dry mouth
BRAND NAME: fluticasone
Flonase
COMMON STRENGTHS: fluticasone
50mcg
COMMON FREQUENCY: fluticasone
2 sprays in each nostril once daily
INDICATIONS/USE: fluticasone
chronic nasal allergy symptoms
COUNSELING TIPS: fluticasone
- gently shake before each use
- may take several days for full effect
- headache
- sore throat
BRAND NAME: montelukast
Singulair
COMMON STRENGTHS: montelukast
4mg, 5mg, 10mg
COMMON FREQUENCY: montelukast
QD
INDICATIONS/USE: montelukast
- chronic nasal allergy symptoms
- asthma
COUNSELING TIPS: montelukast
- don’t use for an acute asthma attack
- headache
- take dose in the evening to enhance efficacy - airways are more relaxed